20 Information Graphics You Can Learn From
Information graphics, popularly known as infographics, are visual representations of data, statistics and other quantitative information. Raw data such as numeric data are meaningless for an average person. It also looks boring for most people that we usually ignore them. Thus, in order for information to be interesting and understandable by common people like us, information graphics are being used to quickly convey these bits of knowledge.
In this roundup, we are going to feature 20 of the most interesting and creative information graphics, covering topics from global financial crisis to global warming; history of beer to the composition of your favorite coffee drinks.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 01 -The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Where do all the garbage in the Great Pacific come from and where do they usually go? Find out in this information graphics created by 5W Infographics España.
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INFORMATION GRAPHICS 02 – Happiest Leaders in the World
Find out who among the world leaders is the happiest in this information graphic based on the ratings given by Metro readers. Obviously it’s US President Barrack Obama who got the top spot. This information graphics is also created by 5W Infographics España.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 03 – Who’s Buying What?
A look at who or what country around the world are buying what product or commodity. It also shows where people in different countries are directing their power. Types of items included in this information graphics are clothing, household goods, alcohol and tobacco, recreation and electronics. I wonder if food is included in the household goods?
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 04 -Who is Coming to the US?
This information graphics shows the 20 countries from which most settlers/migrants in the United States in 2008 came from, how many of them have family in the US and how many received asylum when they arrived in the US.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 05 – Infograhic Resume of Michael Anderson
A resume that would surely standout from the rest. This is really creative and if you’re looking for a creative job, this kind of resume is will surely get you the job! The author did not only succeed in creating great graphics, he also proved he could turn ‘boring’ facts and figures into something exciting.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 06 – Global Financial Crisis
We all heard how the United States Financial Meltdown directly impacts the Global Financial Crisis. However, it is difficult to understand how a global financial powerhouse like the US could create such a financial mess. Here is an information graphics to help us understand how and why the global financial crisis came into being.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 07 – Coffee Drinks Illustrated
Interested to know what’s in the coffee you buy from Starbucks (or any other coffee shops)? Here’s an information graphics showing the proportion of ingredients in various coffee drinks. And, oh, the information graphics also teaches you the pronunciation of each coffee drink type.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 08 – History of Beer Information graphics
Trace the history of beer in this information graphics
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 09 – The browser war
Find out what’s the hottest browser in the world today plus a little bit of history. From being the dominant browser starting 2003, Windows Explorer 6 was gradually overtaken by Firefox by 2008.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 10 -SEO Infographics
When it comes to SEO, content is king. But, have you ever really thought about how many touch points a well-written and well-optimized piece of content encounters on the web? This information graphics demonstrates exactly how an optimized article can find its way to its target audience.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 11 – Country Codes of the World
Although .com is the world’s most popular top-level domain, it is far from alone. There are more than 260 top-level domains in use around the world, most of which are country code top-level domains. Each two-digit code in the information graphics is aligned over the country it represents and is color coded with the legend below for quick and easy reference. Each two-digit code is sized relative to the population of the country or territory, with the exception of China and India, which were restrained by 30% to fit the layout.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 12 – The Global Warming
An information graphics to help us better understand the factors contributing to global warming
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 13 – Starbucks and McDonald’s Information Graphics
This information graphics shows how two major American brands, Star Bucks and Mcdonald’s, are proliferating across the world.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 14 – On Currency
How much does your morning cup of coffee cost in other countries? Have a look at how much a single 12 oz. Starbucks latte in world currencies, relative to the value of the U.S. dollar.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 15 -On Driving
The first Model T rolled out in 1908. In-N-Out introduced the drive-through in 1948. The first car phone—weighing 90 pounds—was released in Stockholm in 1956. These and other landmarks from a century of motoring in America.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 16 – Cover Drive
This information graphics talks about insurance and the lack of interest people show in it. More than half the people surveyed said people do not take insurance because they were either ignorant, confused or felt it was too much of a hassle to invest in it.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 17 -Facebook vs. Twitter
Which one should you use: Facebook or Twitter. I would say both! Let us take a look at this information graphics that put facebook and twitter side by side. Some people may say that the data in this information graphics are inaccurate. But it’s worth checking out.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 18 – Periodic Table of the Internet
An information graphics representing some of the internet’s most popular sites in a familiar layout. It groups the most popular sites on the web in categories like Search Engines, Agregators, Operating Systems, Blogs, Social Networking, etc. Each individual block links to its respective site.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 19 – Video games history
This information graphics is non-English but it looks stunning, nonetheless. I think it talks about the history of video consoles and games.
INFORMATION GRAPHICS 20 – Swine Flu, the Piggy Trouble
An information graphics aimed at educating people about the swine flu, which is by the way is the new pandemic.
nice resources, thanks for the list..
This is very cool. I’ve always loved the info graphics in time and newsweek.
Cool examples – am brainstorming for my own materials.